Programs to help you grow your venture.
Explore
You’re curious about entrepreneurship and would like to learn more about this career path. You may have a business or social enterprise idea (or want to find one!). You’re ready to explore the possibilities through introductory workshops.
Commitment
- Attendance at workshops/networking events
- Regular updates and progress on your idea
- Completion of project work associated with introductory workshop
- Collaboration with entrepreneur community
Benefits
- General workshops and events
- Hub resources and member socials (Huddles)
- Group advising
- EDGE’s online community
- Membership in a supportive community of entrepreneurs Join Explore
Leap
You’re working on a defined business or social enterprise idea. You’re looking for mentorship, training and networking with a community of like-minded people. Leap membership gives you access to Leap Labs @ EDGE.
Commitment
- Attendance at workshops/networking events
- Monthly advisor meetings
- Regular updates and progress on your venture
- Completion of Leap Labs and associated worksheets
- Collaboration with entrepreneur community
Benefits
- All benefits available to Explore members plus:
- Leap Labs
- Individual advising
- Coaching network by request
Leap applications are now closed.
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Soar
You’ve been working on your idea for a while and have made progress. You understand your market, have a sense of your business model and have assembled a team. You want to be part of a growing community.
Commitment
- From founders: 30 hours/week per seat minimum (dedicated desk) or 15 hours/week per seat minimum (hot desk)
- Monthly updates and progress on venture
- End of Term progress updates
- Contributing to and collaborating with the entrepreneur community
Benefits
- All benefits available to Leap members, plus:
- Hot desk or dedicated desk space in a co-working environment
- Exclusive access to seed funding opportunities
- Design and other support services
- Meeting room space
- Exclusive online resource portal
- Student engagement/project support Join Soar
